5 reasons to learn a language through music

If languages aren’t really your thing, you might not find the idea of studying French – or any other language – very appealing. It’s true that travelling abroad and immersing in the culture is the most efficient way to learn a language, but there are other very accessible options available.

One of them is music. This is nothing new. Probably, back when you were in school, one of your language teachers – the cool one – played songs that you and your classmates had to sing along to. You quite likely sung them a cappella and completely off key… but, hey, it worked!

If you’ve decided that you want to learn a new language or brush up on your skills, here are 5 good reasons why you should turn to music:

Music stimulates memory.

Like Homer told Lisa on The Simpsons: “You know, Lisa, music helps daddy think”. Joking aside, the songs you listened to in your childhood helped you memorize things that you still remember today. If you listen to a song in a foreign language over and over again, you will end up learning it by heart.

Most songs use colloquial words and expressions that one usually doesn’t learn when studying a language. If you’re curious enough, you can download the lyrics of a song and their translation. Get ready to be surprised!